Ukraine Ramps Up Drone Strikes on Russian Oil Sites, Concerns Raised on Impact
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Ukraine has hit 18 Russian oil refineries with drones this year, taking 670,000 barrels per day of capacity offline.
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The drones have a growing range, recently hitting a refinery 800 miles from Ukraine's frontlines.
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Ukraine is increasingly using AI-enabled drones for better precision and to avoid jamming.
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The U.S. is concerned the strikes could raise oil prices and wants Ukraine targeting tactical targets instead.
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If Ukraine builds 1 million drones this year and extends their range, over 4 million barrels per day of Russian capacity could be vulnerable.